Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact·Page 20·2.13

Ramped approach requirements

A ramped approach to a dwelling must have a firm and even surface, minimum width of 900 mm, appropriate slope limits based on length, landings of at least 1200 mm, and handrails and headroom as specified.

A ramped approach should have – (a) a surface which is firm and even; (b) an unobstructed width not less than 900 mm; (c) a ramp or ramps not exceeding – (i) 10 m in length where the slope of the ramp does not exceed 1 in 15; or (ii) 5 m in length where the slope of the ramp does not exceed 1 in 12; (d) landings with an unobstructed length of not less than 1200 mm; (e) headroom complying with the provisions of paragraph 4.7; and (f) handrails complying with the provisions of paragraph 4.8.

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